Food For All: Ecology, Biotechnology & Sustainability (BIO-0185)

Fall 2026 · BIO 0185 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

An interdisciplinary examination of the pros and cons of two divergent approaches to meeting the increasing global food demand: organic farming and genetic engineering. Contrasting crops grown in developing and industrialized countries serve as case studies to evaluate: (1) how ecological knowledge makes food production more sustainable; (2) what existing and emerging approaches can, in the face of climate change, contribute to a reliable supply of nutritious food; and (3) the political and economic drivers that shape who has access to these technologies. An important focus is developing communication skills for negotiating stakeholder-specific perspectives (growers, advocacy groups, industry, governmental agencies). Please see departmental website for specific details. Recommendations: Intro Bio or Intro Chemistry or equivalent

Course codes: BIO-0185, BIO 0185, BIO0185, BIO-185, BIO 185, BIO185, ENV-0182, ENV 0182, ENV0182, ENV-182, ENV 182, ENV182

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